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The bustling streets of Manhattan are filled with both homeless people and homeless pets. To help combat animal homelessness in Manhattan, New York, a few dedicated animal shelters provide a temporary home, food, and healthcare to hundreds of animals every year.
Bideawee is one of America’s first no-kill animal shelters. When the shelter opened in 1903, the mission of the founder was to prevent animals from being unnecessarily euthanized while at shelters. By 1906, the rescue was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization. Bideawee cares for thousands of animals every year and relies on fundraising, donations, and adoption fees to continue to care for homeless animals. With a matchmaking service, Bideawee helps potential pet owners find the perfect pet for their lifestyle. The shelter also runs a dog park for members.
Animal Care Centers of NYC takes in more than 35,000 animals each year. Since the organization never turns away an animal in need, the shelter has cared for cats, dogs, reptiles, rabbits, birds, small mammals, farm animals, and wild animals. It is the only non-profit organization to care for such a wide array of animals in the NYC area. The organization’s mission is to end animal homelessness in NYC, which is a huge task. The shelter currently has more than 200 animals in its care.
If you live in the Manhattan, New York, area and are looking for a new furry creature to bring into your home, consider visiting one of these animal shelters to find your new companion.
Upcoming Dog Friendly Events in Manhattan
#1 Strut Your Mutt NYC
You won’t want to miss out on the New York City Strut Your Mutt Event each year! Every October, Strut Your Mutt takes on the City that Never Sleeps for a day of fun. The fundraising walk draws over 1,500 people and more than 1,000 dogs to the streets of New York City to raise money for a variety of different animal-related organizations - including Best Friends.
After the walk, enjoy the festival where you can browse through vendor booths for all kinds of great dog-related products. Get your photos taken at the photo booth for a little memento of the fun you have at the event!
#2 My Dog Loves Central Park Fair
Bring your dog to the Central Park Naumburg Bandshell each October for the "My Dog Loves Central Park Fair" hosted by the Central Park Conservancy and Central Park Paws. This event will have you and you pooch howling by the end of the day! Starting at noon, join other NYC pet owners for dog contests, games, and workshops.
Join Biscuits & Bath for Pooch Plinko, Paws Scavenger Hunt, and the Woof Wheel. Win prizes and have a blast!
Dogs must remain on their leashes at all times. The event is free to join and friendly to dogs and humans of all ages.
#3 Celebrity Catwalk Paws in the City Weekend
During December join in on a weekend-long fundraising event to benefit local rescue groups and homeless pets in Texas - especially after the recent storms. On Friday, bring your dog to meet Santa at the Santa Paws Yappy Hour from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday kick off with a fashion show reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. followed immediately by the actual fashion show.
Enjoy treats, cocktails, and raffle prizes throughout the three-day event! Participate in the costume contest to win prizes.
Admission is $65 for all three days of the event at Celebrity Catwalk in NYC.
#4 Long Island Pet Expo
Every March, dogs flood the Suffolk Community College Expo Center for the Long Island Pet Expo. Browse through hundreds of different exhibits and vendor booths with your dog. Learn from the demonstrations, and watch spectacular display during the trick shows!
Doors open at 10 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Doors close at 8 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door for adults. Children get in for $4 in advance or $5 at the door. Children under three are free.
#5 Sean Casey Animal Rescue Howl-O-Ween Bark Block Party and Fundraiser
October is the time to celebrate Halloween, and who says that dogs shouldn’t get to join in on the fun? Join Sean Casey Animal Rescue each October for its annual Howl-O-Ween Bark Block Party and Fundraiser. The whole family, including your dogs, are encouraged to come out and celebrate with a costume contest for both kids and dogs! Prizes will be awarded to all category winners.
Both a kissing booth and a photo booth will be set up, offering plenty of photo opportunities for pet owners and their pooches. Let your kids get their faces painted, create slime, and make other fun crafts at the event. With over 50 different raffle prizes, you are likely to win something paw-some at the event!
Food will be available, as well as hot chocolate, lemonade, and apple cider!
